Square Enix announced today that the North American release of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King has been changed to November 15. This means that the game will arrive in stores one week earlier than the previously announced date of November 22.

The North American version of Dragon Quest VIII will feature a number of upgrades from the Japanese version, including full-orchestra soundtrack, voice acting, and a redesigned menu system. It will also include a playable Final Fantasy XII demo.